CONNECT AND NETWORK

WITH LIKE-MINDED WOMEN WORKING IN THE MET INDUSTRY

METexpo is proud to announce that Julia Zaetta will be presenting at an upcoming function dedicated to women in the industry.

Julia has a unique relationship with a wide variety of media outlets in the Australian market and through her strategic vision, she has taken the iconic Better Homes & Garden brand from print to television, radio and online – moulding it into one of the most successful brands in media today.

A highly regarded industry voice, Julia has previously held the position of editor at The Australian Women’s Weekly, Open Road and Better Homes & Gardens. In 2017 she was awarded the Women in Media Lifetime achievement award in recognition of her achievements and contribution to the industry.

In confirming her involvement at a function dedicated to women in the industry Gary Fitz-Roy MD of Expertise Events said, “I have admired Julia for a long time, she is one of the most successful women in media today having endured the industry over a long period of time. She has a wicked sense of humour and I know she will share stories that will resonate not just with women working in the industry but anyone that has seen how much the industry has changed and blended, and I know you will laugh.”

SMPTE Australia Section Chair Paul Broderick said, “We are very excited to have Julia present at our METexpo inaugural women in industry function. Julia’s journey, experience and passion for the industry will be most inspiring. The function will also be an excellent opportunity for like-minded women to connect and network.”

The function will be held on Friday 19 July at the International Convention Centre Darling Harbour as part of the newly formatted METexpo. A booking page will be available online from early March.

The women in industry function is a new initiative, launched in conjunction with the release of the blueprint for SMPTE’s newly positioned METexpo, which will run from 17-20 July,

For more details contact Expertise Events on 02 9452 7575 or via info@expertiseevents.com.au


LEARN MORE ABOUT JULIA ZAETTA

Currently, the editor-in-chief of Australia’s number one home magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Julia Zaetta is a major force in Australian publishing.

Julia began her career in magazines 39 years ago, including in her repertoire magazines such as Australian Women’s Weekly. She has since established herself at the forefront of the industry and is now regarded as one of the most successful and the longest-serving editor in Australian publishing history.

Julia has held her current position as editor of Better Homes and Gardens, non-consecutively from 1982 to 1995. Under her direction, the magazine experienced enormous prosperity and cemented its position as Australia’s number one homemaker magazine.  Since re-joining Better Homes and Gardens in 2001 as editor, the magazine has experienced record sales, now as Australia’s largest seller, with the country’s largest readership.

Julia was also instrumental in the extension of the brand into television. She embraced the innovation and guided the magazine into a triumphant multi-media relationship with Network 7, which 23 years on remains one of the most successful magazine-TV programs in the world.N